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Dentinal
(redirected from dentinal tubule)

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den·tin  (dntn) or den·tine (-tn)
n.
The main, calcareous part of a tooth, beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp chamber and root canals.

dentin·al (dnt-nl, dn-t-) adj.


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According to the theory, fluid within the dentinal tubules can flow in either an inward or outward direction depending on pressure differences in the surrounding tissue.
Such a process might be useful for remineralizing dental carious lesions or for occluding open dentinal tubules as a treatment for dental hypersensitivity.
When applied, the tooth's open and exposed dentinal tubules are plugged and sealed, thereby reducing or eliminating sensitive teeth.
 
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